Oakland has a population of just over 400,000, and is home to the area’s busiest port. The city is best known for its groundbreaking community partnerships. For example, the Pacific Institute and Bay Localize have developed hazard mapping and outreach tools for community residents. The Oakland Climate Action Coalition, a network of around 40 local groups, led by and for low-income communities of color has been an active and important partner in the City’s community-based climate resilience planning. Oakland has done multiple studies on impacts and vulnerability related to sea level rise and flooding, and an initial analysis of seismic hazards in soft-story housing. The city aims to foster its unprecedented community involvement to increase resilience and social and economic equality.

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